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Overview |
Wright State | Stritch | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
Wright State | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 1010/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Wright State | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 1,332 students)
Wright State vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Stritch?
- Cardinal Stritch University is 221.3% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($34,744.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.7% higher at Stritch than Wright State University Main Campus ($34,744.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Stritch ($15,650 vs. $20,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 20.1% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($8,900 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cardinal Stritch University than Wright State University Main Campus (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 223.3% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($28,670 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 6 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming Wright State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Stritch (92.6%)
Wright State vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or Stritch? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Stritch and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Stritch is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stritch graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Stritch graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Stritch graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/